ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bluffs (CC-338) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 47. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Whole Wheat (SW 6121), Farrow & Ball Cat's Paw (No.240) and Behr Riviera Beach (PPU7-07). For trim, try Sand Dollar (OC-71).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 46.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C9B394 |
| RGB | 201, 179, 148 |
| HSL | 35°, 33%, 68% |
About Bluffs
Bluffs (CC-338) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 47, Bluffs has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bluffs's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Fairway Oaks (1075); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Bluffs changes with the light
Bluffs has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Bluffs's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Bluffs will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Bluffs can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Bluffs will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Bluffs in real homes
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Bluffs equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Macadamia (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bluffs questions
What undertone does Bluffs have?
Bluffs has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bluffs's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bluffs a light or dark color?
Bluffs has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 46.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 47, Bluffs has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Bluffs in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Farrow & Ball: Cat's Paw No.240 (very close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Riviera Beach PPU7-07 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bluffs?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bluffs's undertone.
Where does Bluffs work best?
Bluffs works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 47, Bluffs has visible color without darkening a room much.
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